Kpler completes acquisition of Spire Maritime, strengthening maritime intelligence capabilities

Kpler Closes Spire Maritime Acquisition as UK Proceeds with Investigation

The on-again-off-again acquisition of the maritime business from Spire Global by Kpler closed on Friday, April 25, the agreed date in a settlement between the two sides, but not without a new wrinkle to the contentious combination. The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed it has opened an investigation into the proposed business combination requiring the companies to be independently operated. Kpler confirmed in the closing annou…

Kpler completes acquisition of Spire Maritime, strengthening maritime intelligence capabilities

BRUSSELS, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kpler, a provider of intelligence tools for trade, is pleased to announce the successful closing of its acquisition of Spire Maritime, a strategic move that bolsters Kpler's capabilities in maritime data and analytics.

#Spire Global Charts a New Course Maritime Business Sale Paves Way for Debt-Free Future

In a significant strategic pivot, Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leader in space-based data and analytics, has successfully completed the sale of its maritime business to Kpler for approximately $233.5 million, complemented by a $7.5 million service agreement extending for twelve months post-closure. This milestone not only marks the end of Spire's maritime operations but also heralds a new era for the company, as it aims for greater focus o…

Spire Global Completes Sale of Maritime Business; Debt Eliminated

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